I submerged my clay pot in water for 30 minutes, then oven-baked vegetables in it for 45 minutes at 450; when I took it out it cracked ...what did I do wrong?

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answer:You cooked in a clay pot. No seriously, bakingware is of a very different composition. Outdoor clay pits are meant to be porous – the steam expanded and broke the pot. I’m surprised it didn’t shatter!

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